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11-23-2008, 09:09 PM | #26 |
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HAHAH, 10 yrs?? 2 yrs max for me, and I will have the new car paid for (probably with the help of the 6k that I saved and will invest). It is not about having the money, its about using the money for max benefit and returns, and buying those things you want and need. People in Florida won't buy heated seats, it doesn't make them cheap asses. If someone chooses to get the 128i instead of 135i because they need the turbos, so be it.
It's preference, I think anyone in the BMW doesn't really have a funding issue in terms of what to get. |
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11-24-2008, 10:18 AM | #27 | |
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At least you learned something new about yourself and can make the right personal choice in the future. That's the trick really, knowing yourself well enough to make these decisions. In my case I couldn't be happier with my 128 and if I had to go back and do it all over again I'd still select the exact same 128i. Why? Because I know what makes me happy and even as someone who does autocross their 1er, the 128i is perfect for me (heck, first time I took it out I was consistently beating a 335i around the course and that that driver had no less experience than I). But, like I said the first time, it's personal preference. You simply have to know what will make you happy. What makes someone else happy doesn't mean a damn thing. |
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The driving characteristics are a little different. The 128i, interestingly, felt a little sportier than the 135i. don't get me wrong -- the 135i's speed totally blows the doors off of most other cars on the road. But it feels a little less involving when it does it. The 128i feels a bit more involving. I'm still on the fence between the two -- I need to do a back-to-back test drive. But the 128i is still a good sporty choice -- as long as you get the sport suspension. (I tried the 128 without the sport suspension, too, and wasn't very impressed with it.) |
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11-24-2008, 06:52 PM | #29 |
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128i w/ sport package + xenon: $32125 128i w/ sport package + xenon + aero kit: $33600 135i w/ sport package: $37525 - additional over 128i: engine, M-sport steering wheel/shifter, 18" wheels, better stock tires, bigger brakes, subjectively better looking body work So you are looking at $5200 without the aero kit on the 128i, which gets you the: - 70 hp + tuning potential - bigger brakes - M-sport steering wheel/shifter - bigger wheels, better stock tires - body work With the aero kit, you are looking at $3925 difference minus the installation of the aero kit (assuming you would not want that on the 135i). You have decide if these are worth it to you. Hope this helps.
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11-25-2008, 11:52 AM | #31 |
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Not that it's going to sway anyone either way, but don't forget that you actually get a benefit when you "step down" to the 128 - foglights.
I use mine pretty often on my other cars, and think that BMW's not thinking the right way on this issue. As I said, nothing big, but odd that you get more by spending less. Another thing to think about is that you're eventually going aftermarket in areas like rims, sways, and shocks, stepping up to the 135 would be a waste of $$ (ignoring the bigger engine, of course). As someone else has said, lining them up and doing back-to-back drives would be the best way to see if the add'l ponies are worth the $$, but just make sure you're looking at the whole picture. |
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An d Id like to take this moment to laugh my ass off at OPs username...
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04-24-2013, 02:20 PM | #36 |
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How many articles do you see praising the virtues of the 128i, not many. 135i however is loved by all! Both are great cars though, ones quick and the other is a rocket that can get you in trouble fast.
I don't regret my decision, always get home from work with a huge smile on my face.
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Pretty high complements from a guy who similarly hates most modern BMWs. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...18&postcount=1 |
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04-24-2013, 05:41 PM | #40 |
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My dad actually has an E90 328i which I have driven extensively. Getting into it after driving my 135i, it feels underpowered around town, and especially in passing maneuvers, until I get used to taking the engine to higher revs and generally driving it harder. Once I get used to that, then power is adequate for most normal driving. And remember the 3-series is much heavier. The naturally aspirated engine is actually pretty nice and fun to drive in normal situations.
The thing I like least about it is not the engine, but the automatic gearbox (if you were thinking of going that direction). DCT in the 135i is way better if you like using the shift paddles, at least compared to the 2010 E90 328i gearbox. Anyway, I would take a drive of both cars. The 128i is totally fine, but I love having the extra power. Especially the extra torque, which you can indeed use everyday. |
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That would be my wife and her 2001 530i. Gotta say I drove the 128 and the 135 and bought the 128. Absolutely no regrets. Drove a 135 six months later and I still made the best choice for me and my needs. Two years in and the only visits to the dealer were for scheduled maintenance - no failures or repairs on the 128 after 26 months and 29,000 miles. Rock solid car!!!
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When I was shopping last fall I drove a new 128, with the M package and Navi. I ultimately chose a used 135 (it was $8k less...), but I really, really liked the 128. It's probably a more balanced car overall. It's apples and oranges, people -neither is a bad choice.
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Ill be honest and the first one to say it. There are really THREE choices for the 1 series...the 128 auto, the 128 manual, and the 135 (auto or manual)...
the 128 gets a bad rap because 90%+ are autos, and lets face it, you're not going to get close to experiencing what the 128 really was designed to be...sorry but its true then there is the 128 manual...THIS is what all the hype about! the 128 manual is an amazingly balanced and fantastic almost perfect driving bmw with LOTS of instant on tap power, high reving engine with a perfect gearbox. then there is the 135...which has gobs of torque and is all about power and engine, which isnt a bad thing so lets stop this 128 vs 135 argument and call it for what it is! get behind the seat of a 128 with manual and you will see the choice between 128 and 135 becomes much harder. i made my decision, it was easy Last edited by the1andonly; 04-24-2013 at 09:41 PM.. |
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I wanted another vert. Drove the 128i vert. Maybe it was the extra weight and that it was a auto but it seemed underpowered. For me it was between 2 cars. 370z vert or the 135i vert. Ultimately I chose the 135i vert for a few reasons. 1) BMWs .9 financing. 2)Many more 135i verts available. 3)I didn't do my homework on how many issues the 135i has or cost to maintain over the 370z. I love the car but if I was looking to get a 200 hp car the 1 series would not be my first choice based on its looks and price. I would probably look at a BRZ or another GTI.
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